Jewish Post, Indianapolis, Marion County, 12 November 2003 — Page 2

IN 2 November 12. 2003

Something for Everyone Victims of California wildfires need our help

By SHOSHANA HARPER Twenty-seven Jewish families lost their homes in the San Diego wildfires. The Jewish Federation has established a Jewish Community Disaster Fund to help with the immediate needs. Donations of any size are welcome. Jewish Community Disaster Fund, c/o Jewish Community Foundation, 4950 Murphy Canyon Rd., San Diego, CA 92123-4325. Business network Each month the JCC hosts speakers from all walks of life in the community. You can

meet and greet other business members as well as the featured guests. Dinner is served at 6 p.m. with the presentation at 7 p.m. On Nov. 12 you can get an insider's view of basketball with the Pacers' own David Morway, senior vice president. RSVP to Marsha Landau at 251-9467, ext. 233. Fee for dinner. TGIS at 1HC Celebrate TGIS (Thank God It's Shabbat) at 1HC on Friday, Nov. 14, following services. The Mama Mia menu will in-

clude Italian soup, salad, pasta with a variety of sauces, garlic bread, and ice cream with topping choices. The cost is $12 adults, $6 children 2-10. Phone 255-6647, ext. 219, for reservations. BEZ Tot Shabbat Munchkins and Mishpachah, Congregation Beth-El Zedeck's Tot Shabbat, will be on Saturday, Nov. 15,10:30-11: 45 a.m. The program combines prayer, song, story, and oneg for children ages 3 -5, accompanied by an adult. RSVP to George Kelley, 253-3441.

Teaching Holocaust The Bureau of Jewish Education, in partnership with the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, is sponsoring two special teacher training opportunities: "Teaching the Holocaust in Indiana Classrooms," will take place Monday, Nov. 17, and is an all-day series of training workshops with Indiana Mandel Fellows. The Mandel Teacher Fellowship program was created by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 1996 to develop a national corps of skilled teachers who would

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serve as leaders in Holocaust education in schools, communities, and professional organizations. For each year of the program up to 15 educators in grades 7 through 12 have been designated as Mandel Fellows. These educators have all demonstrated extensive knowledge of Holocaust history, successful teaching experience, and participation in community and professional organizations. On Thursday, April 15, there'll be an all-day training session with Warren Marcus, director of teacher workshops and conferences for the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. For more information and to register contact the BJE, 255-3124. Denmark 1943 See this traveling photo exhibit at Congregation Shaarey Tefilla through Nov. 24. The exhibit tells the story of the Danish people who saved the Jews of Denmark - a ray of light and decency where there was very little. Groups may contact the office to schedule an appointment, 253-4591. Spirituality Group The Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation's first Spirituality Group meeting was held in August. Fifteen open-minded adults learned about the similarities of Native American Indian spirituality and Jewish spirituality. Rabbi Lew Weiss, Lagoda Indian Gene Newman, Bruce Pillow, and Cantor Bob Zalkin led the event. The next meeting is scheduled for Nov. 16. Rabbi Jon Adland will lead the discussion. On Dec. 14" Rabbi Marci Bloch will share her spirituality and what prayer means to her. Jewish book club Congregation B'nai Torah will host a meeting of its book club featuring Lost in America by Sherwin Nuland on Monday, Nov. 17, 7:30 p.m. in the BJE library. This book is available at the Marion County Library. For more information call Jennifer Berday at 253-5661. Reform platforms Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation's Adult Jewish Academy's first offering of 5764 will begin Nov. 18, meeting for five consecutive Tuesdays through Dec. 16. The topic is Continued on page 8